Cost of Living in Jacksonville, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.5
100 = national avg
-9.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,834
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,153
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing79.6
Food97.9
Transportation95.7
Healthcare98.3
Utilities94.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$698
per month
2 Bedroom
$916
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jacksonville is 90.5, which is 9.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 79.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,834 per year to cover basic expenses.